Type: Interview
Author: Martina Cole
Interview Location: London, England
Year: 2011

Martina Cole explains how raw experience is turned into storytelling that millions of people enjoy. Cole built her voice from lived experience, which shows in her characters, especially the psychology of power, survival, and moral ambiguity. Enjoy this interview with twofold appeal: get insight into the way gripping, character-driven narratives are constructed, and hear directly from someone who reshaped British crime writing by centering on strong, often controversial female protagonists.